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General Trivia Trivia Quiz

This is a combination of questions that might be easy or hard and in a variety of different subjects.

A multiple-choice quiz by wizequizgenius. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
wizequizgenius

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,691

Updated
May 12 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
7327

Last 3 plays: Shiary (12/15), Guest 86 (12/15), Guest 175 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the book 'Silas Marner' who is Eppie's biological father? Hint

Silas

Dunstan

Squire Cass

Godfrey

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Question 2 of 15

2. Isaac Newton was knighted.

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. Lenin was what kind of politician/leader? Hint

A Nazi

A fascist

A communist

A pacifist

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these is NOT a room in a French house? Hint

Chien

Salle a manger

Studio

Biblioth�que

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of these comes first when working out a mathematical expression? Hint

Brackets

Multiplication

Subtraction

Addition

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Question 6 of 15

6. The brand-name 'fcuk' stands for 'French Connection, UK'

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. Galen was alive during the Renaissance.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the name for an animal that can eat meat and plants? Hint

Carnivore

Herbivore

Omnivore

Vegetarian

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these materials does NOT come from an animal? Hint

Suede

Fur

Leather

Cotton

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who wrote 'Animal Farm'? Hint

Charles Dickens

George Eliot

George Orwell

Mark Twain

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of these is most often considered an output device? Hint

Printer

Mouse

Keyboard

Touch-pad

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these sports does NOT require a ball? Hint

Golf

Football

Discus

Rugby

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these religions is NOT monotheistic? Hint

Hinduism

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these is NOT a main quiz category in FunTrivia? Hint

For Children

House and Garden

General

Humanities

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who sang 'Have you Forgotten?'? Hint

Shania Twain

Dolly Parton

Darryl Worley

Kenny Rogers

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Dec 12 2024 : Shiary: 12/15
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Nov 30 2024 : Guest 175: 8/15
Nov 25 2024 : Bowler413: 15/15
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Nov 19 2024 : CoachP44: 1/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the book 'Silas Marner' who is Eppie's biological father?

Answer: Godfrey

Silas raises her as his daughter after finding her on the hearth (fireplace).

2. Isaac Newton was knighted.

Answer: True

He identified gravity and there is a story about him and an apple falling on his head but the truth of this story is debatable.

3. Lenin was what kind of politician/leader?

Answer: A communist

He held left-wing views but is seen as quite a hypocrite.

4. Which of these is NOT a room in a French house?

Answer: Chien

'Biblioth�que' is a library, 'salle � manger' is a dining room and 'cuisine' is a kitchen. 'Chien' means (male) dog.

5. Which of these comes first when working out a mathematical expression?

Answer: Brackets

A good way of remembering the order is 'Bodmas':
Brackets
Of (or Order)
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction

6. The brand-name 'fcuk' stands for 'French Connection, UK'

Answer: True

This brand name is controversial but really all the name stands for is 'French Connection, UK'.

7. Galen was alive during the Renaissance.

Answer: False

Galen was a famous Roman doctor.

8. What is the name for an animal that can eat meat and plants?

Answer: Omnivore

Humans are omnivores although some people chose not to eat meat (vegetarians) or not to eat any animal product (vegans).

9. Which of these materials does NOT come from an animal?

Answer: Cotton

Cotton comes from a plant and is grown as a crop.

10. Who wrote 'Animal Farm'?

Answer: George Orwell

George Orwell wrote many famous books including '1984' and 'Animal Farm'.

11. Which of these is most often considered an output device?

Answer: Printer

The printer is an output device.

12. Which of these sports does NOT require a ball?

Answer: Discus

It is good to do some exercise daily to keep fit. Nearly everyone can exercise, it doesn't matter what your skill level is. My friend who is in a wheelchair plays basketball, for instance.

13. Which of these religions is NOT monotheistic?

Answer: Hinduism

Monotheistic means worshipping one god. Hindus worship many gods whereas Islam worships one (Allah), Judaism worships one (who is the Father part of the Christian trinity) and Christians worship one (the Holy Trinity: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit).

14. Which of these is NOT a main quiz category in FunTrivia?

Answer: House and Garden

FunTrivia has many sections for quizzes but all the quizzes are trivia based in one form or another. While there is a House and Garden section, it is part of Hobbies, and is not a main category.

15. Who sang 'Have you Forgotten?'?

Answer: Darryl Worley

Darryl Worley is a popular country singer and sings songs such as 'Second Wind' and 'I Will Not Back Down'.

Source: Author wizequizgenius

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